Thomas Muster, coach for Raipur Rangers said, “Champions Tennis league (CTl) is an innovative concept to bring the game among the public and its promotion in India. It’s good to see that people initiated efforts to promote tennis in the country where lots of money is only spent on cricket” . Interacting with media persons here on Monday, the former world number-1 tennis player (from Austria) Muster said to win the game is the only strategy of Raipur Rangers. ‘Although, the format is different and a bit tough from routine game, we are hoping to secure berth in finals of the championship’, he said.
Raipur Rangers has fixed Indoor Stadium of the city as its home ground where the team is going to play two matches scheduled on December 1 and 2. Raipur Rangers comprises of French professional tennis player Alize Cornet, Spanish profession player Roberto Bautista Agut, Indian profession player Ramkumar Ramanathan, junior player Parikshit Somani and Vaidehi Chaudhari.
“Initially, the format of CTl was a bit confusing as we play different formats round the year but now it’s okay. Ever since arriving here, the team is practicing rigorously,” said Alize Cornet, the French profession tennis player playing for Raipur Rangers, while responding to media queries. “To be a part of Raipur Rangers is a great opportunity as I have spent some good time gaining experience from experienced players like Cornet, Roberto Bautista Agut”, said junior player Parikshit Somani.